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SMALL SHIP EXPEDITIONS TO 2021/22 & 2022/23 What’s Inside:

04 ABOUT US 36 ADVENTURE OPTIONS 05 Onboard Educational Program 40 Sea kayaking 06 Our Science Program 42 Ice Camping & Snowshoeing 08 A Sustainable Experience 44 Photography Program 10 Sailing with Confidence 46 Our Photography Guides 14 Our Expedition Team 48 THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR 18 THE ANTARCTIC 51 Deck plan 19 When to Visit 52 Cabin Categories 20 Our Expeditions 54 Ship Overview

DEAR 56 EXPEDITION GEAR

Antarctica is one of the most extraordinaryExplorer places on our planet. s The wildlife and landscapes experienced there present life in its rawest form. It is wild, remote and heartbreakingly beautiful. But most importantly, Antarctica is pristine - a natural reserve devoted to peace and science and offers the lucky few who visit it a guaranteed experience of a lifetime.

Our passion for the polar regions and the need to revere and preserve these unique environments began when we first founded our expedition company. Ever since, we have prided ourselves in immersing our travellers in these locations while operating a safe and environmentally responsible small ship expedition.

Operating our own expedition vessel, the Ocean Endeavour, allows us to focus our passion and knowledge into creating a mutually positive experience for both our travellers and the precious Antarctic environment.

Exploring with less than 200 like-minded guests on our comfortable expedition vessel means that you will have the full attention of our expert expedition team. For every eight travellers, there will be one expedition field guide – one of the best guests to guide ratios our industry has to offer.

While onboard an Antarctic expedition with us, when you are not discovering a colony on land or seeing its bounty on the water during a small boat zodiac cruise, you can dive in to our robust onboard program consisting of daily presentations from our resident experts in marine biology, geology and history or relax and unwind in our onboard sauna and spa.

You can also choose to maximise your experience by enrolling in some of our additional activities such as Sea kayaking, Snowshoeing, Photography workshops or even choose to spend the night camped out on the ice. These immersive experiences will truly connect you to the ethereal elements Antarctica is known for.

The best of the Antarctic expedition for us is watching our guests as they experience their first footsteps onto the White Continent firsthand. We hope that you will join us on the trip of a lifetime onboard our new vessel, the Ocean Endeavour, to give us the opportunity to share this experience with you and to help you return home as an ambassador for the Antarctic, for wilderness and for the future of this special place.

Wishing you fair winds and following seas,

AntarcticWill Abbott Operations Manager WHY Explore Antarctica onboard Onboard Educational Program

Witnessing the astounding wildlife and dramatic landscapes is an enriching and rewarding experience. the Ocean Endeavour But, so will your time onboard the Ocean Endeavour. To ensure your connection to Antarctica is as profound as possible, the following on-ship enhancements are included.

LECTURES BY OUR EXPERT EXPEDITION TEAM

Every expedition aboard the Ocean Endeavour will have a robust educational and science program. Our daily presentations and lectures from prominent scientists, conservationists, experts on wildlife or polar history complement the expedition experience by deepening your clients’ knowledge of the It’s all about exploration! Cabins to suit everyone Expedition staff to Antarctic regions. Through a series of engaging multimedia presentations, passenger ratio 1:8 the secrets of the polar worlds will be revealed. Whether it’s taking your Antarctic Choose from a range of cabins including adventure to new heights on a guided single, twin/double and triples. This is one of the highest in hike or feeling humbled by passing With ‘willing to share’ options available the industry and ensures our enormous icebergs, we make the for solo travellers on a budget through guests personally experience the DAILY RECAPS most of your off-ship excursions. to luxury suites, there is something to professionalism and expertise of our suit all travellers. expedition team, which will maximise Regular briefings keep you up-to-date on scheduled activities and weather their experience. changes, ensuring you’re connected to what’s happening throughout your entire expedition. Recaps are a great opportunity for our expert guides to share a snippet of what we experience during the days excursions. For example, if we observe humpback whales feeding, our marine biologist would share more information on their behaviour and feeding patterns.

OPEN BRIDGE POLICY Wide range of activities Carbon offset IAATO member The bridge is the expedition ship’s command centre; this is where the magic Full array of exciting adventure All expeditions are carbon offset and We are a member of the happens! The Ocean Endeavour has an open bridge policy, which means you options including sea kayaking, we are committed to best practices, International Association of Antarctic are welcome to visit during normal operations. camping, snowshoeing, zodiac conservation and preservation of the Tour Operators which works to We will always have a staff member and a spare pair of binoculars on the cruising, shore landings and hiking. environment. ensure safe and environmentally bridge to help you interpret what we are seeing as we explore the peninsula. responsible travel.

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By conducting bird surveys while at sea or on shore, we can help scientists begin to understand meso-scale (within tens of kilometres) seabird distribution patterns and habitat usage in the . Our travellers will be working in small groups with an ornithologist, being out OUR COMMITMENT TO on the deck counting and identifying the various sea birds that fly around the ship.

03 PENGUIN WATCH 04 Research has shown that in some regions, penguin populations are in Antarctic Science decline; but why? Scientists have placed time-lapse cameras around penguin colonies across Antarctica and we encourage our travellers to count to help understand how the penguin population changed, and changes in their survival rates and timing of breeding.

FJORDPHYTO - SAMPLING MAKING A DIFFERENCE, ONE GUEST AT A TIME Our dedicated Citizen Science Coordinator will lead Conducting scientific research to understand the many guest-focused initiatives to maximise our contribution Phytoplankton are the sea’s most important inhabitants and underpins challenges of facing Antarctica, can be to scientific research. The data collected will directly the marine food chain. It accounts for 50% of all the photosynthesis quite costly and time-consuming. That is where our contribute to a better understanding of climate change on earth and every second lungful of oxygen we inhale, was created by travellers can help! and how it is affecting the polar regions. phytoplankton. During this project, our travellers will collect phytoplankton as they visit During every Antarctic voyage, you have the chance to We will be supporting the projects offered by the Polar various fjords throughout the austral summer. observe, record and report on natural phenomena as part Citizen Science Collective, where the focus lies on five of a collaboration project with Antarctic scientists. major disciplines: Oceanography, Glaciology, Ornithology, Marine Biology and Meteorology. 05 A selection of projects our Citizen Science Program are supporting: SECCHI DISK - STUDY OF MARINE PHYTOPLANKTON 06

NASA’S GLOBE OBSERVER Climate change is threatening the phytoplankton that underpins the marine food chain. Hence, understanding its distribution, composition Clouds affect how much sunlight the earth absorbs and how and abundance is important. This project supports the Secchi Disk much heat escapes back into space. While NASA can successfully Foundation and is named after the white disk to measure the clarity survey clouds from above, it is impossible for them to see the of the seawater. A Secchi Deck will be used to record the Secchi Depth cloud from below. and will be lowered vertically into the seawater from the zodiac. This By observing and recording cloud cover timed to NASA satellite study offers participants a unique insight into the marine food chain. fly-overs, we help scientists to understand how surface and air temperature are affected by cloud covers and how clouds 01respond to climate change. OUR ANTARCTIC PARTNERSHIPS

02 TheAntarctic Science Foundation is an independent, We are a proud supporter of the Mawson’s Huts HAPPYWHALE environmental charitable organisation aiming to understand Foundation. The foundation was established in and protect the planet through Antarctic science. 1997 with the support of the Australian government One of our most exciting onboard Citizen Science projects is the The principal purpose is to support world-class scientific expressly to conserve Mawson’s Huts at Happywhale project, which engages citizen scientists to identify research, which will enhance the understanding and (Commonwealth Bay, ), which were built individual marine mammals, for fun and for science. protection of the Antarctic, Southern Ocean, and sub- and occupied by the legendary geologist and explorer Every guest is encouraged to take photos of whale sightings and Antarctic natural environments. Increased private sector Sir . upload them online. support for Antarctic science will help to deepen our Since then it has funded and organised 13 major knowledge of the extraordinary Antarctic environment and expeditions to the historic site. its profound influence on global climate and ecosystems. 6 I For more information, please visit chimuadventures.com For more Information, please visit chimuadventures.com I 7 OUR TRIPS ARE A SuStainable Our Trips are

WHAT IS CARBON OFFSETTING?

Carbon offsets are a way for individuals and businesses to balance out their greenhouse gas emissions by allocating Experience funds to emission reduction programs. We quantify our carbon usage and then purchase carbon credits from various projects to offset our impact. We believe investing in the renewable energy industry will help our economies transition from a fossil fuel-dependant society to a cleaner, renewable energy future.

The main sources of carbon emission from our trips (transport, accommodation and waste) are also assessed and offset into renewable energy projects. Each expedition voyage offers an authentic, sustainable and carbon offset experience. WHICH CARBON OFFSETTING PROJECTS DO WE SUPPORT?

We work hard to reduce carbon emissions and seek less carbon-intensive alternatives where possible, and then balance the remaining emissions by purchasing certified carbon credits from internationally verified carbon reduction We believe that with great travel comes great ‘Sustainable cruising’ might seem like a contradiction in projects. responsibility. As a travel company we know it is our terms, given the history of the big mega liners. But it’s a duty to sustain and protect the environment we use and side of the industry we want to change and why we are We have identified the following six key Gold Standard international projects to purchase carbon credits from: love. We have, therefore, taken a range of sustainability advocates of small ship cruising. In addition to reducing measures to ensure our expeditions have as carbon levels in the atmosphere and reversing some little impact as possible while providing you with unique effects of climate change by carbon offsetting all our trips, and authentic experiences. we also try to reduce our footprint by implementing the following:

++ No plastic straws onboard our vessel and working towards eliminating all single use plastics throughout our entire operation. ++ Each guest receives a reusable water bottle to use at a water refill station onboard. ++ Only sustainably sourced seafood is served. Solar Farm Project Rainforest Rehab Winds of Change ++ Soap/shampoo dispensers are available in all bathrooms. (Bambous, Mauritius) (Malaysian Borneo) (Tamil Nadu, India) ++ Eco-friendly cleaning products are used aboard. This project supports technology This project works to replant trees This project runs 84 wind turbines that ++ All waste is carried with us out of Antarctica. transfer, energy transition and the and avoid deforestation of the natural have been installed on areas of land ++ Sustainable suppliers are used wherever possible in our supply chain. first ever solar farm in Mauritius. The jungle and prevent palm oil plantations sold to the project by a collective of ++ We are a founding sponsor of the Antarctic Science Foundation which directly supports project has created 20 local jobs and being planted. This all contributes to farmers. saved 220,000 tonnes of CO2 entering helping sustain the local wildlife. Australian science programs throughout Antarctica. the atmosphere. ++ We work with SeaGreen on recycling initiatives and waste minimisation in the gateway city of Ushuaia.

LIMITING THE IMPACT We are a member of IAATO (International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators) and comply by the organisation’s guidelines in promoting and practicing safe and environmentally responsible travel to the Antarctic. Lungs of the Planet Landscape Livelihoods Winds of Change You will learn more about these guidelines on your trip, but (Madre De Dios, Peru) (Malawl, East Africa) (Turkey) it’s good to know that is still controlled with only This project conserves the forest This project empowers over 220,000 This project consists of 20 wind power 60-odd vessels registered to bring tourists to Antarctica. area and prevents illegal logging local villages to reduce deforestation turbines installed in the country, which in Madre De Dios, Peru. It also and protect 170,000 hectares of generate about 109.9 GWh of annual IAATO, in cooperation with these ship operators, has established supports the long-term wellbeing forest in East Africa, by building more electricity for the local electricity of rural communities dependent on sustainable sources of income. market. It has the added benefit of extensive procedures and guidelines that ensure appropriate, safe and subsistence. creating more than 60 local jobs in the environmentally sound travel to the Antarctic. community too.

8 I For more information, please visit chimuadventures.com For more Information, please visit chimuadventures.com I 9 Our plan to ensure a safe and healthy Antarctic experience Our Covid-19 covers all aspects of our operation from pre-embarkation travel to your expedition onboard the Ocean Endeavour. Spanning these, consultation from an experienced medical team in combination with industry-best practices ensures that we Response meet global standards for sanitisation and health risk mitigation. While our ship-board policies and proceduresPlan are built from decades of ship-management experience across the SailingEXplore with with peace Confidence of mind Cruise Management International (CMI) fleet, we are also collaborating on an International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) - led discourse to standardise efforts across the polar expedition cruising industry while The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the need for new standards of health and safety across the polar integrating findings into our own best practices. expedition industry. To rise to this new benchmark, we are implementing a robust, tailor made COVID-19 response plan that leverages the Ocean Endeavour’s best assets to ensure we operate safely and responsibly A CLEAN AND HEALTHY while continuing to deliver our travellers an exceptional expedition in Antarctica. EXPEDITION VESSEL

The following pages outline our shipboard and pre-departure COVID-19 mitigation plan, developed in line In line with recommendations and protocols adopted from with standards handed down from global health authorities. As the world navigates the final stages of the the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the management of COVID-19 and world health bodies update their recommendations, we will continue to revise World Health Organization (WHO), upgrades to sanitation and these measures to reflect the best management of health, safety and hygiene - as a result, our COVID-19 cleanliness on board the Ocean Endeavour will meet stringent policies will continue to evolve. new standards, including: Please contact your booking agent to ensure you have the most up to date information. ++ Application of medical grade viricidal and sterilising agents Should you have any question or like more information in the wake of COVID-19 please contact your booking to all cabins, public spaces and other high-risk areas. agent. We look forward to sailing to Antarctica with you and with the safety and confidence our guests have ++ Enhanced restaurant cleanliness with all meals served a la always enjoyed. carte or as a staffed or touchless service. ++ Compulsory use of sanitising stations before entry to all ship common areas. ++ Regular sanitisation of all expedition equipment including zodiacs, ski poles and kayak equipment.

HEALTHY GUESTS, GUIDES AND CREW

Core to your experience aboard the Ocean Endeavour is the knowledge of our guides and crew who cumulatively boast hundreds of Antarctic expeditions. Building upon their expertise in this field both our guides and crew will be trained in COVID-19 prevention and outbreak protocols. A key initiative of our approach to COVID-19 mitigation is to ensure that our guests, guides and crew arrive to our vessel in good health and that this is monitored and sustained throughout their voyage. This comprehensive plan encompasses:

1. Pre-embarkation protocols ++ Pre-departure health and hygiene protocols as mandated by our Operations team and informed by governing health and regulatory bodies. ++ A requirement of all guests, guides and crew to produce at least one negative COVID-19 test result at time of embarkation. ++ Declarations of travel and medical history for all guests, guides and crew prior to joining the vessel.

2. On-Ship protocols ++ Regular health checks for all guests, guides and crew. ++ Maintenance of social distancing and a focus on small-group expedition operations utilising the Ocean Endeavour’s spacious deck plan and large fleet of zodiacs. ++ Expansion of our on-board medical team and facilities.

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HEALTHY POLAR EXPERIENCE Built for 400 guests, the Ocean Endeavour’s relative size As a true expedition vessel, the Ocean Endeavour’s decks and emphasis on public spaces becomes particularly were designed to maximise viewing experience for all In addition to the experience of our guides and crew, the Ocean Endeavour as a vessel offers a suite of benefits that enjoyable in its preferred expedition environment where guests on board. address the needs for a heightened sense of safety, health, hygiene and comfort when at sea in Antarctica. only 200 passengers are brought on board. Further to the vessel’s bow - its primary wildlife viewing The Ocean Endeavour was chosen for our operation as a ship that offers space as well as versatility in its deck plan of This means, half the guests, double the space as well as area - the ship’s port and starboard bridge wings multiple lounges, outdoor spaces and dining areas. more time with our expert guides and expedition team. and promenade deck mean you can find a sunny and Coupled with its spacious expedition facilities and dual gangways, the Ocean Endeavour ethos of space and secluded iceberg viewing spot at any time of the day. practicality built into every aspect of our operation, gives you the peace and confidence you deserve when sailing to the White Continent. LARGE FLEET OF ZODIACS LARGE MUDROOM AND DUEL GANGWAY While the Ocean Endeavour’s on-ship experience is FOR FAST DISEMBARKATION INCREASED FLEXIBILITY FOR SOLO SEVERAL DINING OPTIONS FOR SOCIAL built from the ground up for spacious design and to TRAVELLERS DISTANCING AT MEALS incorporate COVID-safe health protocols as well as a As a 1B ice rated polar expedition vessel, the Ocean sense of solitude and unparalleled viewing, this doesn’t Endeavour’s mudroom becomes an invaluable tool Due to increased enquiry and in line with World Health With the Ocean Endeavour’s numerous dining and end at the ship’s gangway as we take the Antarctic sense in conducting our efficient and socially-distanced Organisation’s (WHO) recommendations for social entertainment areas, our shipboard restaurant of space off the ship and throughout our excursion disembarkations. distancing protocol, we have increased our number of experience has been tailored to meet and exceed social operations. When arriving in scenic Paradise Bay or at historic Port solo-use cabins on the Ocean Endeavour, making solo distancing recommendations. With a large fleet of 22 zodiacs, including two large Lockroy, our team of drivers will take to the water while travel to Antarctica more economically viable while In addition to the ship’s primary restaurant, our Aurora forward-facing watercrafts, our large team of boat we call you to the mudroom in groups “Amundsen”, also bolstering our social distancing measures and and Meridian lounges serve as perfect secondary spaces drivers allows small groups to hit the water and venture “Shackleton”, “Mawson”, “Hurley” and “Scott” where your maximising health as well as the experience of all guests in which to dine with family and friends while our hotel onto the ice in smaller congregations. expedition jacket and boots await in your personalised on our vessel. team delivers a socially distanced breakfast, lunch and ship locker. three course dinner service. As well as a safer and healthier environment, this means Additionally, by utilising the Ocean Endeavour’s emphasis more time with your expert drivers and guides, more on large internal spaces and cabin versatility, we are able time with just family and friends and a truer sense of to offer incredible flexibility and responsiveness to cabin NUMEROUS PUBLIC SPACES genuine Antarctic adventure. change requests. In addition to the Ocean Endeavour’s generous dining space, the ship’s lounge and other common areas LARGE PRIMARY DINING ROOM complement its spacious design while providing facilities and views for on board activities as well as down-time AN EVOLVING RESPONSE PLAN At approximately 200 m², the Ocean Endeavour’s main between excursions. dining room is by nature an open plan and spacious on-board experience. While the Meridian Club, with its sweeping views and As the world navigates the final stages of the management of COVID-19 and world health bodies update their High above the waterline and with large windows, it’s a abundance of natural light, becomes a perfect area for recommendations, we will continue to revise our COVID-19 measures to reflect the best management of health, great place for a quiet dining experience with a view to our on-board wellness program, the Compass Club is safety and hygiene. As a result, our COVID-19 policies will continue to evolve. the horizon. With fewer than 200 guests, this dining room a great spot to browse the ship’s library and enjoy an offers the ability for small-group experiences and an espresso among the glacial views. Please contact your booking agent to ensure you have the most up to date information. amended service to maximise social distancing.

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POLAR SAFETY LEADING & TEACHING FOCUS ON DETAILS

Expedition Team With many years of experience in the Our Expedition Team We know that the moments you will Giving our clients an unforgettable trip of a lifetime doesn’t just happen, it takes a whole team of passionate, Arctic and Antarctic, our Expedition represents the best of the best and treasure are the sum of a thousand knowledgeable and experienced professionals! Guides are experts in the challenges will bring you closer to the wonders details gone right. of the polar wilderness. All of them of the polar world. So our team checks and rechecks, Our Expedition Team is part of a legacy of adventurers and explorers who have travelled to the most remote are STCW certified and trained in CPR You will have the opportunity to making sure landing sites are safe areas on Earth. Featuring a cast of extraordinary real-life explorers, including acclaimed scientists, historians, and life-saving skills, IAATO testing participate in enriching daily lectures and points of interest are scouted photographers and daring pioneers, our expedition staff provide leadership, engaging interpretations of our and standard operating procedures and presentations. International properly. natural world and historical context for all our voyages on board the Ocean Endeavour. for expedition activities. Our team is experts—including biologists, Our team on the ground are there to specially trained for expedition travel penguinologists, ornithologists, make sure your arrival and departure Some have degrees in marine biology or political science while others have trained as park rangers, outdoor to ensure your safety at all times. glaciologists and historians— runs as smooth as possible. educators and medics. They are adventure guides, wildlife experts, glaciologists, environmentalists and reinforce your connections to the conservationists and have worked extensively in the Polar regions. environment at every opportunity.

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Behind each of our Antarctica expeditions is our highly skilled Expedition Team. Bringing expert knowledge, assurance and passion aboard, they are with you Guides every step of your unforgettable Antarctic adventure.

HOME BASE: Scottish Highlands DR. IAN MALCOM DR. ALEX HOME BASE: Australia YEARS OF POLAR EXPERIENCE: 10 years GODFREY POSITION: Guest Presenter COWAN POSITION: Expedition Leader An organic chemist, Ian worked as a teacher and lecturer between Alex has long held a fascination with the natural world and with Polar 1979 and 1987 before joining the Department of Materials regions, studying Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge. Conservation in the Western Australian Museum. His research Alex is interested in realising the research and data collection potential work focused on the analysis of materials excavated from historic of the diverse fleet of Polar tourism vessels. He spends several shipwrecks and has seen him work all over the world. weeks collecting data from a nuclear-powered icebreaker, Ian became involved in the conservation of the historic Mawson’s Huts surveying the summer melt of the pack from helicopters and via direct buildings at Cape Denison and has now worked in Antarctica on 14 measurements on the ice. occasions. LAUREN HOME BASE: Scottish Highlands YEARS OF POLAR EXPERIENCE: 7 years DYMPNA HOME BASE: Canada FARMER POSITION: Assistant Expedition Leader YEARS OF POLAR EXPERIENCE: 4 years HAYES POSITION: Sea Kayak Guide Lauren has extensive experience in both the Arctic and Antarctic, having guided expeditions for the past 7 years. She is a proud fellow Dympna is the founder of multiple paddling events in Canada of the Explorers Club and is Co-Founder of a non-profit, the Polar including “Women on Water” North America’s largest women’s Citizen Science Collective, which works to promote scientist-led paddling event and offers kayak courses and trips from the East to the citizen science programs on board expedition vessels. West coast of Canada and up into the Northern territories. She is passionate about sharing both the beauty and fragility of Her happy place is paddling along in stunning wilderness locations the polar regions, in hopes of inspiring others to champion for the sharing her skills and knowledge with fellow adventurers at her side. protection of our precious planet.

DR. REBECCA HOME BASE: Australia CHRIS HOME BASE: New Zealand YEARS OF POLAR EXPERIENCE: 6 years YEARS OF POLAR EXPERIENCE: 5 years WELLARD POSITION: Marine Biologist LONG POSITION: Expedition Guide Bec is a Marine Mammal Scientist with a focus on multiple disciplines, Chris grew up as part of New Zealand’s most remote family – living including bioacoustics, population ecology, cognitive behaviour and off the land as sustainably as possible by growing a vegetable garden, applied conservation. She completed her PhD investigating the vocal catching fish and deer. repertoire, social structure and dietary preferences of Antarctic and Since leaving home, he has been teaching extreme Antarctic survival Australian killer whales. skills at New Zealand’s . When he is not teaching, he runs She is the founder and director of Project ORCA, an organisation field safety around McMurdo Sound. focused on conservation and research in Australia and surrounding waters.

TYRONE HOME BASE: South Africa DR. ANDREW HOME BASE: Hobart, Tasmania YEARS OF POLAR EXPERIENCE: 4 years YEARS OF POLAR EXPERIENCE: 30 years MCKENDRY POSITION: Ornithologist Presenter & Guide JACKSON POSITION: Guest Presenter Andrew has been immersed in Antarctic affairs for 30 years, working Ty is a professional ecologist with a Master in Science degree from the University of Witwatersrand. mostly with the Australian Antarctic Program leading Antarctic law His research focused on determining the value of wildlife corridors and functions. as a strategy to conserve biodiversity in urban environments. After He has been to Antarctica 19 times, visiting French, Russian, New leaving university, Tyrone chose to pursue a career as an Expedition Zealand, US and Australian stations as an expedition manager. He left Lecturer on cruise ships around the world. the Antarctic Division in 2009 and has worked since then as a private consultant on Antarctic matters.

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What is it about Antarctica that sparks such intrigue and longing, to the point of a lifelong obsession? We believe it is the clarity of thought and purity of feeling that comes from experiencing the cleanest air and the purest natural environment on the planet. Antarctica This is a place where you are at the mercy of the elements: sparkling sunshine may kiss the Peninsula one day, only to be replaced by the fury of katabatic winds the next.

It is the relinquishing of control that can make Antarctica such a profound and moving experience. Seeing wonderful sights such as icebergs, glaciers and penguins are a given, but it is the flurry of emotions attached to this wilderness which can be surprising. No one leaves Antarctica unchanged for the better!

Choosing WHEN TO VISiT Due to Antarctica’s extreme nature, the window of opportunity for visiting the White Continent is fleeting. Antarctic summer lies between November and March, with each month offering something different to make your visit even more memorable.

NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER (EARLY SUMMER) This is the very beginning of the season in Antarctica and the Peninsula is blanketed in pristine white snow, ready to welcome its first visitors. Take advantage of this snow cover for snowshoeing opportunities. Penguin rookeries are abuzz as these creatures build their nests and perform their curious courtship routines, while seals tussle in South Georgia to establish their positions. Dramatic sea ice formations make for fantastic photo opportunities and you can expect some stunning sunsets.

DECEMBER To MID-FEBRUARY (SUMMER) Days stretch to 22 hours and temperatures hit a balmy eight degrees. Antarctic summer has arrived, thawing sea ice and providing a warmer reception for the penguin chicks who are making their first appearance in this icy world. Humpback whales swim a happy return and Leopard seals are on the prowl. December and January are the busiest months in terms of tourist numbers due to the Christmas holiday period so early booking is essential.

MID-FEBRUARY TO MARCH (LATE SUMMER) As ice packs continue to recede, it is possible to explore more extensively – reaching areas usually blocked by sea ice. Days become shorter resulting in intense bursts of colour and light. This is prime whale watching time with Humpbacks, Minke, Southern Right and Sperm whales patrolling the surrounding waters. South Georgia in March is when the penguin rookeries are at their most bustling. The temperature starts to fall again this time of year, signalling the close of the season.

18 I For more information, please visit chimuadventures.com For more Information, please visit chimuadventures.com I 19 Buenos Aires HUGE SEA BIRD POPULATIONS Our Surrounded by the South Atlantic, the Falkland Islands are located 490km east of Tierra del Fuego. Home CHILE to huge colonies of Elephant seals, Fur seals and the largest population of Black-browed in the world, these islands may be small and sparsely populated, but it punches well above its diminutive size Has it been a lifelongExpedition dream of yours to witness magnificents icebergs, glittering when it comes to wildlife. No less than five glaciers and the abundant wildlife of Antarctica? This might be your chance. species of penguin breed here, ruling the Our fantastic range of incredible itineraries, each uncovering a different facet of landscape with their presence. THE “GALAPAGOS OF THE POLES” Antarctica, take in the majesty of the polar region. MOST SOUTHERLY CITY IN South Georgia is a wildlife oasis and the This map helps to get you started on creating your own polar adventure to the statistics alone simply can’t do justice to 7th Continent. THE WORLD FALKLAND how extraordinary this place is! ISLANDS At the highest of the breeding season, Most Antarctic ARGENTINA South Georgia boasts more wildlife per BEST OF ANTARCTICA / ANTARCTIC WHALE JOURNEY / expeditions start square foot than any other place on the in Ushuaia, at the planet. Here, you can observe over 30 CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEAR IN ANTARCTICA end of the world. million breeding birds, including 7 million This itinerary is perfect for all travellers who want to set foot on mainland Having travelled penguins and 250,000 Antarctica, feel the fresh cold on your cheeks while sailing trough narrow all this way, it’s . The well worth allowing wildlife is largely channels and explore some of Antarctica’s most beautiful spots. a couple of days devoid of The is home to the greatest collection of Antarctic wildlife for exploration. There any fear of and a veritable menagerie of penguins, seals and whales will welcome you to the are easy walking trails man, which through the national park forests. provides a rare White Continent. Our expedition ship departs via the opportunity Beagle Channel, with a backdrop of Punta Arenas for close ice-coated mountains giving a sense Ushuaia wildlife ANTARCTIC SOLAR ECLIPSE of how vast the “tip” of South America encounters. On 4th of December 2021, a Total Solar Eclipse will occur in the Scotia Sea around truly is. the , near the Antarctic Peninsula. That day marks only the second time that humans have had the opportunity to view a Total Solar Eclipse SOUTH from Antarctica. This phenomenon won’t occur here again for another 400-or-so GEORGIA years. Seize this rare chance and joins us for this special occasion on this 14-day Drake Passage voyage, an opportunity that arises only once in several lifetimes.

Southern Ocean JOURNEY TO THE ANTARCTIC CIRCLE For the ultimate adventure and bragging rights, join this 14-day expedition crossing the Antarctic Circle at 66 degrees south while visiting some of the most beautiful landmarks, both north and south of the Antarctic Circle. Setting sail aboard the well-appointed Ocean Endeavour, we leave Ushuaia and REMOTE AND UNTAMED civilisation behind and head towards the hauntingly beautiful icy wilderness of Antarctica. The scenery is nothing but dramatic as we sail amongst immense ice It is time to head 66° carvings, majestic mountains shrouded in snow, calving glaciers and through south of the Equator as you discover a realm ice-choked waterways. unexplored by most. The Polar Circle is an isolated wilderness ANTARCTICA, FALKLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA TOTALITY IN which traces the This epic 21-day adventure takes you across the depths of the Drake Passage to footsteps of polar ANTARCTICA the awe-inspiring Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. pioneers such as Captain James Cook. The scenery A Total Solar Eclipse is special at any Celebrate Christmas and the new year on the Great White Continent, retracing the is almost over-powering here, VISIT RESEARCH STATIONS time of the year, seen from anywhere path forged by . echoing the challenges of the past. on Earth! This eclipse is set to take Explore areas known for their plentiful wildlife with an expert expedition team, Expect vast mountains, formidable Get a glimpse into another way place in the skies over Antarctica glaciers and imposing icebergs. of life as you visit polar research promises to be extraordinary. On the seeking out penguin rookeries, scouting for seals along the coast and heading stations via Zodiac cruise, if weather 4th of December 2021, a full solar out by zodiac in search of Minke whales, Orcas and more. permitting. The individuals based at eclipse will occur that will be visible these stations dedicate their lives to over the Weddell Sea, offering you Antarctic investigation and experience the rare and historic opportunity to UNCHARTERED ANTARCTICA - EAST & WEST PENINSULA some of the harshest conditions of the witness this remarkable spectacle. planet, all year round. For travellers wanting to discover what it means to be a true Antarctic explorer is this 14-day expedition to the rugged and remote western side of the Antarctic ANTARCTIC Peninsula the ultimate expedition. PENINSULA This voyage gives you the best of both words; the explorer-history and vast wilderness of the east, and the popular sights of the west. After visiting the Weddell Sea, we sail through the Antarctic Sound – possible to navigate only a Antarctic Circle few times per year - and witness large tabular icebergs and a striking scenery.

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BEST OF ANTARCTICA: THE 7TH CONTINENT 11/12 Days I Ushuaia/Punta Arenas to Ushuaia 01 03 Trip Code: ACACDA11/ ACTOEDPA/ ACACDP 01 Chinstrap penguins on rock 03 View of (Argentinian Base) 02 Kayaking in Antarctica 04 resting on ice floe This unforgettable journey is perfect for travellers visiting Antarctica for the first time. This adventure reveals the quintessence of Antarctica with its iconic Atlantic Ocean wildlife and scenery: icebergs in all shape and sizes, thousands of penguins, CHILE narrow waterways surrounded by majestic peaks rising out of the sea and Falkland Islands South Georgia scientific research stations. Experience all the wonders Antarctica has to offer ARGENTINA through shore visits, zodiac cruises and on foot. The White Continent has been Punta Ushuaia inspiring explorer for centuries - and now you are one of them. Arenas HIGHLIGHTS:

++ Unspoiled and uninhabited wildernesses where penguins, seals, Drake Passage whales and seabirds reign supreme. ++ Encounter an incredible variety of wildlife: from Humpback whales, Leopard seals, Blue-eyed shag, to Gentoo and Chinstrap penguins. ++ Icebergs, glaciers, mountains and landscapes beyond comparison provide fantastic opportunities for photography and adventure. Weddell Sea ++ Human endeavour of the past and present at historical sites and

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Included adventure options: DATES: INCLUSIONS: Nov 2 - Nov 12, 2021 / Nov 2 - Nov 13, 2022* From Punta Arenas to Ushuaia All voyage activities and excursions (except those * 12 days/ 11 nights listed as optional), education program and meals. Nov 11 - Nov 21, 2021 / Nov 20 - Nov 30, 2021 / Dec 11 - Dec 21, 2021 Expedition parka and boots on loan for the duration PAID adventure options: Feb 07 - Feb 17, 2022 / Nov 12 - Nov 22, 2022 / Nov 21 - Dec 1, 2022 of your voyage, inner insulated jacket yours to keep. Dec 12 - Dec 22, 2022 / Jan 2 - Jan 12, 2023 / Jan 11 - Jan 21, 2023 For details of any included transfers, please ask your From Ushuaia to Ushuaia booking agent.

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CHRISTMAS IN ANTARCTICA: NEW YEAR IN ANTARCTICA: A FESTIVE SEASON ADVENTURE SOUTHERN EXPEDITION 01 01 03 11 Days/ 10 Nights I Ushuaia to Ushuaia (Trip Code: ACACCIA) 11 Days/ 10 Nights I Ushuaia to Ushuaia (Trip Code: ACACNYA) 01 Kayaking through Antarctica 01 Toasting to the New Year 03 Leopard seal 02 Passenger enjoying the scenery Join us for the ultimate ‘White Christmas’ on a memorable voyage to the Experience a New Year’s celebration like no other on this 11-day adventure of Atlantic Ocean Antarctic Peninsula. Towering glaciers, amazing wildlife encounters, Atlantic Ocean the Antarctic Peninsula. With land excursions, adventurous optional activities snow-covered landscapes, colossal icebergs and the option to choose your and an ongoing lecture program delivered by polar experts, this Antarctica favourite activities each day make this voyage the perfect way to spend the Falkland Islands South expedition is the most memorable way to start the year. Falkland Islands South ARGENTINA Georgia Georgia holiday season. Join us as we sail aboard the Ocean Endeavour to explore this remote yet ARGENTINA With 24 hours of daylight, we pack in continental landings, visits to historic sites magical region, with its seemingly endless blue-white horizons and rugged CHILE CHILE Ushuaia and scientific stations, and perhaps an after-dinner zodiac cruise. Ushuaia frozen scenery.

HIGHLIGHTS: HIGHLIGHTS: ++ Journey to Antarctica for the ultimate White Christmas. Drake Passage Drake Passage ++ Toast to the New Year in the most southerly region in the world and ++ The festive season is one of the most active times for wildlife and enjoy the included onboard celebrations. there are plenty of opportunities to see penguins, seals and whales ++ Start the New Year packed with adventure: cruise via zodiac past under the midnight sun with our expert polar team leading the way. giant icebergs, hike up Antarctica’s snowy slopes or paddle the icy ++ Visits to historic sites and science stations. waters filled with penguins and seals. ++ After a day of exploration, relax in the ship’s heated saltwater pool, Weddell Sea Weddell Sea ++ Rejuvenate, unwind and take in the beauty and solace of Antarctica. sauna or book into the health spa on board. ++ The Ocean Endeavour has excellent facilities for you to enjoy while ANTAR ANTARC CTIC C at sea, including a spa, sauna, saltwater pool, gym and access to TIC CIR IRCLE CLE ANTARCTIC yoga classes. ANTARCTIC PENINSULA PENINSULA

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Dec 20 - Dec 30, 2021 All voyage activities and excursions (except those listed as Dec 29 - Jan 8, 2022 All voyage activities and excursions (except those listed as optional), education program and meals. optional), education program and meals. Expedition parka and boots on loan for the duration of your voyage, Expedition parka and boots on loan for the duration of your voyage, PAID adventure options: inner insulated jacket yours to keep. For details of any included PAID adventure options: inner insulated jacket yours to keep. For details of any included transfers, please ask your booking agent. transfers, please ask your booking agent.

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I 27 UNCHARTED ANTARCTICA: EAST & WEST PENINSULA 01 14 Days/ 13 Nights I Ushuaia to Ushuaia (Trip Code: ACAEAID) 01 Large tabular iceberg in Weddell Sea 03 Chinstrap penguins 02 04 02 04 Orcas in East Antarctica With its sprawling penguin colonies, magnificent ice-laden channels and rich human history, the west side of Antarctica’s Peninsula is the most well- Atlantic Ocean trodden part of the continent for good reason. But for the more adventurous traveller, a journey through Antarctic Sound brings one to the rugged and Falkland Islands South ARGENTINA Georgia remote east side – a vast wilderness where leviathan tabular icebergs punctuate the horizon and an even truer sense of pristine Antarctica here. CHILE After three days of exploration, we’ll celebrate our findings with a crossing the Ushuaia Antarctic Sound and toast to Antarctica as we head again westward to more familiar shores. HIGHLIGHTS: Drake Passage ++ Traverse Antarctic Sound – a body of water that links east with west and is usually home to large tabular icebergs and startling scenery. Antarctic Sound ++ Explore the Antarctic Peninsula’s remote and rugged east side with its sweeping landscapes and enormous icebergs. Weddell Sea ++ We will seek to visit Paulet Island, the Danger Islands and the Eagle Group – 03 chains of islands famous for their enormous penguin colonies, exploration ANTA history and geological features. RCTIC C IRCLE ++ Visit the Peninsula’s western side where Antarctica’s more famous sites are ANTARCTIC found such as the Lemaire Channel, and Paradise Harbour. PENINSULA Included adventure options: DATES: INCLUSIONS:

Nov 30 - Dec 13, 2022 All voyage activities and excursions (except those listed as optional), education program and meals. Expedition parka and boots on loan for the duration of your PAID adventure options: voyage, inner insulated jacket yours to keep. For details of any included transfers, please ask your booking agent.

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01 03 10 -or 11 11 Days Days I IUshuaia Ushuaia to to Ushuaia Ushuaia I (TripPrice: Code: from ACACWJ)€ 4.390 01 Humpback whale fluke 03 Guests on Top Deck 02 A pair of Gentoo penguins 04 Humpback whale spy hopping It’s peak whale season in the Antarctic Peninsula and this adventure takes you to the heart of the action. Set sail in search of the giants of the Southern Atlantic Ocean Ocean on this voyage of discovery in the spectacular frozen continent of Antarctica. Falkland Islands South ARGENTINA Georgia Leaving the lights of Ushuaia behind, cross the legendary Drake Passage and , scanning the waters as you sail for the silhouettes CHILE of these magnificent marine mammals as they glide alongside the vessel or Ushuaia surface in a spectacular breach.

HIGHLIGHTS: Drake Passage ++ Follow the whale trail south to witness an incredible wildlife spectacle in Antarctica, passing through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. ++ Zodiac excursions amid ice-filled bays to get closer to the magnificent, migrating mammals, all under the expert guidance of your expedition Weddell Sea crew. ++ In addition to whale watching, experience the white Continent and AN TARCTIC encounter an incredible variety of wildlife. CIRCL ANTARCTIC E ++ Optional photography trips, snowshoeing and kayaking are available on PENINSULA this Antarctic adventure aboard the Ocean Endeavour. Included adventure options: DATES: INCLUSIONS: Feb 07 - Feb 17,2022 All voyage activities and excursions (except those listed as Feb 16 - Feb 26, 2022 optional), education program and meals. PAID adventure options: Expedition parka and boots on loan for the duration of your Feb 8 - Feb 18, 2023 voyage, inner insulated jacket yours to keep. For details of any Mar 1 - Mar 11, 2023 included transfers, please ask your booking agent.

30 I For more information, please visit chimuadventures.com 04 For more Information, please visit chimuadventures.com I 31 ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & FALKLANDS EXPLORER: WILDLIFE ADVENTURES & WONDERS 01 1021 Days/- 11 Days 20 INights Ushuaia I Ushuaia to Ushuaia to Ushuaia I Price: from(Trip Code:€ 4.390 ACACFEX) 01 King penguins on beach 03 Guests enjoying a hike 02 03 02 Elephant seal on beach Extend your Antarctic voyage to the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands and South Georgia. This region is teeming with wildlife - even more so than Atlantic Ocean Antarctica. Breathtaking scenery and soaring cliffs greet you and hundreds of Fur seals and King penguins are on hand to welcome you in. Falkland Islands South ARGENTINA Georgia Be amazed by the fascinating human history of the area - from the war stories of the Falklands to South Georgia’s epic tales of Antarctic CHILE exploration. Learn about the stations, the relics of which can still be Ushuaia visited. HIGHLIGHTS: Drake Passage ++ Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, the northernmost tip of the world’s seventh continent, by ship, zodiac and on foot. ++ See South Georgia’s incredible wildlife, including 30 breeding bird species and four penguin species. ++ Follow in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s perilous voyages Weddell Sea to South Georgia and pause for a moment at his grave site. ++ Learn about Antarctica’s unique geology, history and wildlife with ANTARCT IC CIRC the expert team of on-board lecturers. ANTARCTIC LE PENINSULA

Included adventure options: DATE: INCLUSIONS: Jan 07 - Jan 27, 2022 All voyage activities and excursions (except those listed as optional), education program and meals. Jan 20 - Feb 09, 2023 Expedition parka and boots on loan for the duration of your PAID adventure options: voyage, inner insulated jacket yours to keep. For details of any included transfers, please ask your booking agent.

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Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike cannot fail but be impressed Puerto Madryn by the incredible scenery and wildlife encounters on this epic 21-day Atlantic Ocean voyage. Set sail aboard the magnificent Ocean Endeavour as we discover ARGENTINA Antarctica, the world’s last frontier and the land of penguins and icebergs. After an amazing exploration of Antarctica and the South Shetland Falkland Islands South Islands we follow in the footsteps of the heroic polar explorer, Sir Ernest Georgia Shackleton, to South Georgia, ruled by penguins and home to the greatest CHILE concentration of wildlife on earth. Explore the ruggedly beautiful Falkland Ushuaia Islands, with their spectacular array of birdlife, flora and fauna. HIGHLIGHTS: Drake Passage ++ Meet iconic Antarctic wildlife: King, Chinstrap, Adélie, Macaroni, Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, Leopard and Antarctic Fur seals, sea-birds and much more ++ Visit the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleon and the historic whaling 04 stations of Grytviken and Stromness ++ Walk in the shadow of active volcanoes Weddell Sea

++ Visit Elephant Island - staging area for the rescue of Shackleton’s ANTARC TIC CIR men from the harrowing expedition ANTARCTIC CLE ++ Enjoy regular zodiac excursions and on-shore landings. PENINSULA Included adventure options: DATES: INCLUSIONS: Mar 09 - Mar 29, 2022 All voyage activities and excursions (except those listed as optional), education program and meals. Mar 10 - Mar 30, 2023 Expedition parka and boots on loan for the duration of your PAID adventure options: voyage, inner insulated jacket yours to keep. For details of any included transfers, please ask your booking agent.

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A small ship expedition to Antarctica is unlike any other, and an Antarctic expedition aboard Activitithe Ocean Endeavoures will take you to places you never thought possible. Where else in the world can you take part in additional activities such as sea kayaking, ice camping and snowshoeing, dedicated photography workshops as well as off-ship excursions to witness Antarctica from a different perspective?

Zodiac cruising and land excursions are included with every departure and adventure activity groups are led by dedicated guides in designated zodiacs. All off-ship excursion are accompanied by expedition guides providing you with the expert knowledge and assurance of the trained Expedition team.

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Paddling past icebergs and Included through fields of sea ice on a kayak, Additional Cost strapping on snowshoes to reach the best icy viewpoints, capturing the perfect photo of a its prey or camping under an Antarctic perpetual twilight – these are just some of the ways you can enrich your exploration of the great White Continent with our additional activities. Activities are subject to availability Sea Kayaking Ice Camping Land Excursions Zodiac Cruising Yoga and voyage so please contact your booking agent to find out more. Under full instruction from your Camp out on the ice and experience Feel the crunch of ice under your You may not have heard of a zodiac It doesn’t get more serene than Sea kayaking guides, experience the silence which blankets the feet and the icy whip of the Antarctic before, but these small vessels open a complimentary yoga classes to the Spaces are limited. true tranquillity as you paddle continent by night. air on your cheeks during your land huge world of opportunity as they tuck tune of glacial scenery. We recommend booking early to through clinking ice floes and realise This is your chance to completely excursions. you safely into the pockets of some of Join the most unique exercise setting avoid disappointment. the enormity of the surrounding connect with this ethereal ice world Our Expedition Team will set out a Antarctica’s most beautiful inlets and in the world after a day of exploration. scenery. Look out for breaching – wrap up warm and embrace the perimeter at each landing site within shorelines. Classes are regular but are whales, lounging seals and penguins Antarctic elements. which you are free to explore at your Your expedition crew will help you hop dependent on weather conditions and zipping alongside your kayak. Some leisure. in and out with ease. swell. experience is required.

Snowshoeing Photography Program Forward-Facing Zodiac Daily Lectures Briefings & Recaps Polar Plunge

Get a spring in your step when you slip Learn to capture wildlife and landscape Achieve the best views and Your inspiring Expedition team The daily recap will soon become a This is the ultimate adrenaline rush. on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica, shots in a small group photography photographs from a Forward-facing are a talented bunch of historians, familiar and enjoyable aspect of your Once per expedition, you will have the enabling you to easily scale gentle program, including critiquing sessions zodiac. They allow you to sit biologists, geologists and Antarctic adventure. opportunity to plunge yourself safely slopes. and editing classes. comfortably and securely while conservationists. Enjoy daily lectures Enjoy a drink from the bar and settle into the icy waters of Antarctica. This unique activity allows you to access Plus, Forward-Facing Zodiac crackling through the ice-strewn waters. on fascinating Antarctic subject matter in with your fellow travellers as the Make sure you have a non-plunging hard to reach places and seek out the excursions with a dedicated Look out for wildlife such as penguins, which will leave you just as passionate expedition team summarise the friend with a camera at the ready to most impressive views. photography expert on landings. seals and whales as you cruise. about this wilderness as they are. day events and provide weather and capture this uniquely exhilarating schedule expectations for the next. event. 38 I For more information, please visit chimuadventures.com For more Information, please visit chimuadventures.com I 39 What will I see? Do I have to bring any of my own kayaking equipment? Sea kayaking is a beautiful way to be close to Antarctic Kayaking equipment is provided. We have 14 to 18 nature. When you kayak, you can reach down and touch different kayaks onboard, with a mix of doubles and the water. You can seize the ice floating past and watch singles. There are different sizes of dry suits and we carry penguins, seals and whales glide through the water just around 35 dry suits. PFDs (personal flotation devices) inches from you. Incredible scenery is guaranteed – are mandatory for safety, and we have a variety of sizes rugged shorelines with snow-capped mountains in the available to make sure you find one that fits. Spray kits background, pristine untouched shorelines, icebergs that for the cockpit of each kayak are available in different can turn the water beneath you a brilliant blue. The quiet sizes. nature of kayaking also makes it an excellent opportunity We also provide pogies, which go over your hands to to encounter wildlife. keep them warm and dry, as well as booties for your feet. SEA Should photographers’ kayak in Antarctica? Please make sure you’re dressed properly for your If you’re a photographer and you want to kayak, you will excursion in the open polar elements. We recommend need to be prepared for some compromise as it won’t be you bring the following: possible to do both to the best of your ability. Our expedition guides will be happy to talk to you about ++ Thermal underwear bottom and top for underneath your photography priorities so that you don’t miss out on your dry suit Kayaking the best opportunities for photography. ++ A fleece jacket or vest to wear over your thermal underwear Is sea kayaking safe? ++ Gloves (preferably ski/snowboard/mountaineering It is important to be vigilant when you are kayaking. gloves with some grip and a Gore-tex outside/ Most travellers head to Antarctica for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of You are exposed to polar weather and sea conditions Thinsulate inside) getting up close to some of the natural world’s most unique and striking so dress according to the elements to avoid the risk ++ A wind-and-waterproof breathable jacket or paddle wildlife. Sea kayaking is one of our most popular adventure travel options, of hypothermia. Kayaking numbers are limited to two anorak/jacket and trousers (e.g. Gore-tex) and it’s no wonder. The vantage point offered as you sit just above the groups of 16 so that our accompanying guides can ++ A waterproof bag (if you’re bringing a camera) surface of the Southern Ocean and its many Antarctic Peninsula bays is keep track of everyone and ensure your experience is ++ Fleece hat maximised. ++ A turtle neck or neck gaiter spectacular. One guide stays with the group in a support kayak, while ++ Thick socks another trails nearby in a zodiac in case of emergencies ++ Sunglasses which require a faster retreat back to the Ocean ++ Sunscreen/sun block Endeavour. All guides are experts in kayaking and have With our kayak master, Brandon, you’ll have the chance to paddle around the edge of glaciers and past vast experience working sea kayaking groups. They Avoid wearing cloth clothing like t-shirts or jeans when icebergs of white, green and blue. Brandon developed an intense interest in adventure and the natural will work to scale an excursion to the skill-level of your kayaking as once wet they are hard to dry. environment from an early age. Growing up in Cape Town, South Africa Brandon’s passion for both water- group. based activities and ocean conservation came from his childhood surrounded by the sea. As an APA certified Sea Kayak Guide, he has spent the last few years fulfilling this enthusiasm in the slightly cooler waters of Antarctica, Northern Europe and the Arctic. Having studied Environmental Management, Ecotourism and Disaster Risk Management, he hopes to combine his studies with travel and share his passion for the natural world as an Antarctic kayak guide.

What can you expect from kayaking?. The ability to do a kayak roll isn’t required but you should Adding kayaking to your Antarctic adventure means that be able to demonstrate that you’re comfortable in a sea you will be part of a small team that breaks off from the kayak. A moderate level of fitness is required as kayaking main group and paddles together as often as possible. can be demanding on your arms/core and you should You will have a different experience from your fellow also have a good sense of balance. travellers: while they will split their excursions between zodiac cruises and shore landings, as kayakers, you will How big are the groups? head out for a long paddle and a shorter shore landing. Each group excursion involves up to 16 kayakers.

Do I need to be an experienced kayaker? How physically How many times will I go kayaking? fit should I be? Each kayaking expedition generally runs for between two The most challenging part of sea kayaking is usually get- and four hours, depending on the weather. Up to four ting into the kayak itself. After you have mastered that, excursions throughout the expedition will be scheduled, you will learn how to keep a rhythm going through the icy but please be aware that kayaking is strictly subject to water. Antarctic sea kayaking does require some previ- weather and water conditions. Safety is number one ous kayaking experience as you need to be comfortable priority and the expeditions will not run if we do not deem doing a wet exit. Conditions can also be unpredictable so the conditions fit enough. be prepared for changes to weather and sea conditions. 40 I For more information, please visit chimuadventures.com For more Information, please visit chimuadventures.com I 41 POLAR Ice Camping & Snowshoeing When you’re visiting the great white south, there are certain experiences that can take your adventure to the next level. Stepping off a Zodiac to camp on the Antarctic Peninsula or strapping on your snowshoes to discover the overwhelming scenery is undoubtedly two of them. ICE CAMPING Fall asleep amid the snow-capped mountains as you watch the colours of the Antarctic twilight bounce off the ocean and surrounding glaciers. The only locals you may be sharing your home with for the night are the Gentoo, Adelie and Chinstrap penguins who keep a low profile, nesting nearby. This is an experience like no other which

What to expect. Please note that camping numbers are limited on If you have booked the camping excursions, after each voyage so we recommend booking ahead to dinner has concluded, you will board a Zodiac and be secure your place and avoid disappointment! guided by the expedition team to the camping site. They will stay with you overnight in case you need What you’ll need. assistance with anything. After setting up camp, Participants need to be prepared for Antarctic you’ll spend the night onshore (about 10 hours conditions and wear appropriate clothing when in total) before waking up to return to the Ocean camping. This includes a hat, gloves, extra thick Endeavour for breakfast. socks, a windproof, waterproof parka and pants. We will supply you with a bivvy bag, insulating mats Booking in advance. and the best view ever from the portable toilet! Camping is offered on a selection of our Antarctic We must bring all waste - human or otherwise - voyages, so we recommend booking ahead to generated back to the ship for proper disposal, as secure your place. Camping is only available at the per our responsibilities as stewards of this pristine start of the season during November to January environment. departures when the snow is soft. Snowshoeing While you can enjoy spectacular vistas of Antarctica from the Ocean Endeavour, disembarking and setting foot on the Peninsula connects you with the breathtaking scenery of imposing mountain ranges, beautiful glaciers and soaring cliffs. Snowshoes are a lightweight, traditional mode of transport that were originally used by indigenous North Americans in polar terrain. Wide and light, they are an excellent method of crossing deep snow. Strap on your snowshoes and prepare for the ultimate Antarctic activity.

What to expect. If you book snowshoeing on-board for your Equipment provision. Antarctic expedition, there may be multiple Snowshoes and ski poles are provided, and we opportunities to enjoy this activity – it all depends recommend you bring and wear clothing that is on the weather. Each snowshoeing excursion lasts suitable for the polar regions, such as thermal up to three hours, is designed for all abilities and is underwear, a breathable jacket, thick socks, led by an expert guide. sunglasses and a backpack.

Fitness requirements. Safety and qualifications. No previous snowshoeing experience is required to Our Snowshoeing excursions are guided by participate but it’s generally recommended that you our expert expedition team who have years of have an average level of fitness, as you’ll be walking snowshoeing experience in polar region. for three hours through the snow. If you enjoy hiking trails and walking you will usually be fit enough to 42 I For more information, please visit chimuadventures.com enjoy this activity. For more Information, please visit chimuadventures.com I 43 How does the Antarctic photography program work From a diverse array of nations, your guides have been hand exactly? selected for their ability to not only see and communicate the Our unique photography program onboard the Ocean best photographic opportunities that the Antarctic has to offer, Endeavour is an extra-curricular series of workshops and but to share their skill, knowledge and stories through formal excursions designed specifically for our guests who are most presentations and workshops. interested in maximising their photographic output during their voyage. Akin to a kayaking or camping adventure program, this How big are the photography classes? is an optional add-on to any of our 14 voyages, no matter the With an incredibly impressive guide to guest ratio of 1:10, our itinerary. Photography program utilises two forward-facing zodiacs. This facilitates unobstructed views of all the wildlife and scenery What makes the program so unique compared to the the Antarctic has to offer and means the program is capped photography programs other Antarctic operators offer? at just twenty attendees. Coupled with the generous lecturing Our program is unique in that it is built from the ground up to spaces aboard the Ocean Endeavour, we offer a personalized OUR PHOTOGRAPY help keen photographers develop their skills and find those experience where guests will have the ability to learn from once in a lifetime photographs that the Antarctic continent their photography guides at a manner tailored to their needs. offers. Even before you join our expedition you will have access to our exclusive pre-departure communication and What kind of camera should I bring? info packages. Once on board, you will meet our own expert We encourage guests of the photography program to bring photography guides, divide up into intimate groups of ten and whichever camera they are most comfortable with. Whether Program learn from some of the world’s best Antarctic photographers. it’s an iPhone or a DSLR, the curriculum is designed to meet the Our program is unique in its ability to harness skill levels of all needs and skill levels of all photographers and deliver content kinds and maximise photography opportunities across the that is applicable across all camera types and manufacturers. duration of any voyage, utilizing our innovative forward facing In addition to cameras and lenses, we highly recommend that Regardless of skill level, our small group photography program will help small boats and a 1:10 guide to guest ratio. attendees bring along their preferred devices and software for processing and editing photos. This will allow them to gain the you take images that do justice to the incredible sights of the Antarctic. This Are there any photography skills I need to know before absolute most from the on-board component of the program destination is notoriously hard to photograph – the light and colours are like starting the trip? including lectures and workshops. nowhere else in the world – so allow our experienced wildlife photographer While it is best to come to the program with a basic help you master the art of working in these icy conditions, making the most understanding of photography, our education programming What will I learn before, during and after the of the natural light, nailing the perfect landscape shot, capturing wildlife at has been designed to cater for all levels of ability. Whether workshops? play and protecting your equipment from the elements. you’re an iPhone photographer or a seasoned professional, While Antarctica is undoubtedly one of the most photogenic our high guide to guest ratio and designated photography continents on Earth, it can also be one of the most challenging. lecture and workshop space will see that every photographer’s Prior to your departure, our head photography guide will expectations are met by our team of experts. This is further provide a wealth of information detailing how best to prepare Sam Edmonds is our onboard expert in this field. His experience and passion for Antarctica will take your photography to enhanced by our pre-departure information packages and for your time photographing in the Antarctic and what to expect during the voyage. Throughout the itinerary, your the next level. Read on to learn more about why he loves the White Continent, and photographing it, so much. communication with our head photography guide who is available to answer questions and provide advice about photography guides will provide in-the-field tips and technical equipment, what to expect and how to make the most of your info to execute once-in-a-lifetime images from zodiacs Tell us a little bit about your background in photography. Is there one wildlife photo you’ve taken that stands out for time in the Antarctic. and on land while shipboard programming from lectures to When did you start, what initially sparked your interest in you? What’s the story behind it? workshops will instruct attendees in photo processing, editing, polar photography? In 2018, I was very humbled to win the Australian Antarctic Who are the coaches/photography guides? storage and further technical and conceptual topics. Relying on After completing my studies in photojournalism, my career in Festival’s Photograph of the Year Award. The image was of a Our photography guides have spent their careers honing the experience of our photography guides and guest speakers, photography and videography began by working on an Animal Gentoo penguin in the snow and I think to this day, still stands their ability in the harsh climes of the Antarctic continent. As attendees of the photography program will have the unique Planet production in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean for out as my most iconic Antarctic photograph. Funnily enough, I experienced guides and mariners, along with their expertise opportunity to gain an insight into the knowledge and lives of the 2013/14 Austral summer. Since then, I’ve spent over a year took the photo on Christmas day in 2017 at Mikkelsen Harbour in photography and videography, they are true specialists in true Antarctic and wildlife imaging professionals. in total in the Antarctic, from the Cooperation Sea to the at the southern end of Trinity Island on the Antarctic Peninsula. this realm and their time and efforts capturing the Antarctic Peninsula, working as a camera operator, guide, photographer We received a great amount of snow on Christmas Eve, so has been met with a spectrum of awards and accolades. and operations co-ordinator. As someone who has always on the day we awoke to rafts of penguins coming ashore been interested in the environment, the Antarctic was a natural and waddling into a few feet of fresh powder. The entirely subject for my photography and has remained firmly within white scene made for a beautifully minimal background sight of my lens ever since my first voyage there six years ago. to the penguin and certainly, a nice Christmas gift for any photographer! Do you have a favourite moment you wish you could have captured, but missed out on? What would you say is your favourite thing about being an So many moments come to mind! Especially on the Peninsula adventure travel photographer? where wildlife is so abundant, it’s almost impossible to capture Over the years, one of the reasons I realised I’ve grown to love every moment. Perhaps my favourite though would be in the working in a maritime context so thoroughly is that each day Falkland Islands. I was lucky enough to find myself in the you wake up to something completely different. While you middle of a Black-browed albatross colony and while might go to bed one evening on a stormy Drake Passage with wandering among the tussock grass, I looked up to find an circling albatross and Cape , you can easily awake the albatross hovering only three feet above my head, almost next morning to a sunny day on the Peninsula with Crabeater completely still, facing into the wind. My camera was hanging seals sunbathing on icebergs. As a photographer, it’s such over my shoulder, but I don’t think I even considered taking a a feeling of elation to wake up every morning, look out your photo at the time. I just purely enjoyed the moment. porthole and see what the day ahead holds. 44 I For more information, please visit chimuadventures.com For more Information, please visit chimuadventures.com I 45 OUR PHOtography SIMON simonagerphotography AGER simonagerphotography.com Simons’ career spanning 18 years as a TV graphic artist creating opening titles for such shows as BBC’s “Wildlife on One”, news camera and as an award winning Visual FX artist for film and television. A passion for nature and what lies beneath Guides the waves, it was a natural progression to step into the realm of ocean conservation from armchair warrior. With years of Antarctic experience between them and an array of awards to speak to their achievements, our The last ten years have seen him on some twenty four marine based campaigns photography guides have been handpicked as the best from their field. with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society as an Officer, Ships Manager and Both on and off the ship, our guides will be by your side to make sure you have the knowledge, the skill and the eye to primarily as a Stills Photographer, with images appearing in The NY Times, National see and capture those once-in-a-lifetime photographs that the Antarctic affords. Geographic NZ, Oceanographic, Le Point Magazine, Laika and Bill-a-Bong stores.

JASON jasonransomphoto YURI yurichoufour RANSOM jasonransom.com CHOUFOUR yurichoufour.com

Jason began working as a naturalist guide after falling in love with the the Canadian Yuri Choufour is a Canadian nature and expedition photographer, who’s been Arctic in 2016. Hailing from London, Ontario, Jason now splits his time between fascinated with the natural world since early childhood. After obtaining a diploma northern Canada, Antarctica and other guiding/photography assignments around in professional photography, and an award for photojournalism, he completed an the globe. internship with the Calgary Herald. Prior to becoming a guide, Jason’s photography career had him traveling the world. In 2010 he sought out assisting opportunities with Art Wolfe Inc. and found world Most notably, he served as the chief photographer to the Canadian Prime Minister, travel and teaching photography to be some of his true callings. a photographer for Canada’s Olympic Team and as a photojournalist covering Choufour is motivated to continually visit the far corners of the world, and through domestic and international news events in countless countries. His award-winning his work, share the diverse natural beauty of what we stand to lose. images have been published in numerous newspapers and magazines.

KIM nesbittphotography TAYLOR NESBITT kimnesbittphoto.com SIMPKINS Taylor’s work as a marine biologist and underwater photographer has brought her From traveling the world working on scientific endeavors, Kim always carried a to remote regions of the Pacific, Indian, and Southern Ocean to document global camera to the beautiful places she found herself, not knowing it would eventually change to marine ecosystems. Her current research, at the University of Western turn into a lifelong passion and career. Her images have been featured on National Australia, focuses on using skeletons from tropical seas and deep-sea reefs Geographic online as well as multiple outdoor companies’web and print material. (including those from the Southern Ocean) to reconstruct the conditions of our Kim knows the power of images that can bring the beauty of the natural world to oceans hundreds to thousands of years ago. home, and looks to use these images to inspire awe and conservation. Taylor’s most recent photo story on mass coral bleaching over the past 4 years has She has worked on marine biology and underwater education videos, temperate been featured in Australian Geographic and has been successfully used to improve rainforest conservation images, and climate change stories as it impacts protection and monitoring of the Great Barrier Reef by UNESCO and the Queensland watersports and paragliders. government.

CURTIS cjonesphoto BRUNO brunocazariniphotography JONES curtisjonesphoto.com CAZARINI brunocazarini.com It takes a certain personality to appreciate the details of a climate rarely inhabited by Born in Campinas, Southeast of Brazil, from a very young age Bruno was introduced people. Curtis has spent most of his career saturating himself in the polar regions to the endangered Atlantic rain forest and developed a strong sense of respect for of the planet, dividing his residency between Newfoundland and Nunavut, Canada. the beauty of nature but also its fragility. Over the last decade, his adventurous lifestyle has taken him across the Gobi It’s from these roots and this appreciation of the natural world that Bruno found Desert by kite buggy, on a 2300 km unsupported traverse of the Greenland Ice Cap, himself traveling around the globe working on a number of vessels and ultimately Antarctica, and a lifetime of climbing and exploration worldwide. finding his real passion of photography. His work has been seen in National Geographic Explorer, Canadian Geographic, The His photographs have been recognized by numerous awards as he continues his Globe and Mail, Huffington Post and more. focus on conservation, wildlife and nature through visual documentation.

46 I For more information, please visit chimuadventures.com For more Information, please visit chimuadventures.com I 47 THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR: COMFORT & ADVENTURE

The Ocean Endeavour allows you to explore Antarctica while enjoying the class and comfort of a four-star hotel. Featuring one Expedition Team member for every eight travellers, you can take full advantage of one of the best staff-to-passenger ratios in Antarctica, with a greater level of personal service and more time with our onboard experts. Complete with contemporary interiors, lounges for learning and reflection, zodiacs for remote exploration, breath taking 360° views from the deck, an emphasis on sustainability and exciting activities, the Ocean Endeavour is ideally suited for polar expeditions.

48 I For more information, please visit chimuadventures.com For more Information, please visit chimuadventures.com I 49 THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR - THE PERFECT EXPEDITION VESSEL CHOOSE YOUR CABIN ++ Travellers will enjoy one of the best expedition staff ++ Travellers can enjoy a wide range of educational to passenger ratio (1:8) in Antarctica. lectures from our expert expedition team on the M/V OCEAN ENDEAVOUR ++ A wide range of solo use cabins available as well as history, ecology and geology of the area. willing to share options for single travellers. ++ A variety of health and wellness activities are CATEGORY 1 | Single Interior CATEGORY 6 | Comfort ++ Our strict sustainable travel policy means these available on board, including a sauna, saltwater CATEGORY 2 | Triple Interior CATEGORY 7 | Select expeditions are carbon offset, all seafood is swimming pool, spa and gym. sustainably sourced and we aim to avoid single-use ++ A wide range of optional outdoor activities are CATEGORY 3 | Twin Interior CATEGORY 8 | Superior plastic on board. on offer, including Snowshoeing, Ice camping, CATEGORY 4 & 4A | Twin & Single Porthole CATEGORY 9 | Junior Suite ++ A large fleet of zodiacs enables all guests to be off Photography program and Sea kayaking. the ship at one time. There are also two gangways ++ Enjoy Chef-prepared meals. CATEGORY 5 & 5A | Twin & Single Window CATEGORY 10 | Owner’s Suite on each side of the vessel for fast disembarkation. ++ One-night hotel accommodation in Ushuaia (or ++ Forward-facing zodiacs are available for the Punta Arenas) is included at the start of your trip. Photography Program. These Zodiacs are designed ++ Extensive amenities including a restaurant, polar for comfort and uninterrupted views. boutique, expedition lounges, bar, a day spa, sun deck and library. WHy You Will love

thE Ocean Endeavour: DECK 9

We think the Ocean Endeavour is the ultimate expedition MERIDAN CLUB Deck 9 cruising ship. Strong, stable and with plenty of creature comforts, you will feel at home. A huge range of activities both on and off the ship make her versatile and appealing to clients of all ages and budgets. Not to mention the large zodiac fleet, boarding DECK 8 SAUNA on both sides of the vessel, and access to the unique SPA & GYM Forward-facing zodiac seating. BRIDGE Deck 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY FEATURES DECK 7 Name of Vessel: M/V Ocean Endeavor The Ocean Endeavour carries six fully enclosed JACUZZI Type of Vessel: Ice-strengthened expedition vessel AURORA Deck 7 lifeboats and eight life rafts. The capacity for which LOUNGE exceeds SOLAS requirements, with at least 25% more MAIN DIMENSIONS space than the number of guests and crew on board. It also has an ice-strengthened hull. Built: Poland 1982 POLAR Ice Class: 1B DECK 6 BOUTIQUE NAUTILUS HEATED AMENITIES LOUNGE POLARIS RESTAURANT Length: 137m (332ft) POOL Deck 6 Breadth: 21m (36ft) ++ Restaurant E COMPASS CLUB E Max Draft: 5.6m (18ft) ++ Nautical lounge ++ Polar library Cruising Speed: 15 knots ++ Mud room 4 Skoda Sulzer engines Propulsion: ++ Gym DECK 5 (4,355 horsepower per engine) ++ Swimming pool RECEPTION Electricity: 220 volts/60Hz ++ Saunas Passenger Capacity: 200 (maximum) ++ Spa facilities ++ Lecture theatre E E Crew: 124 ++ Polar boutique ++ Sun deck and plenty of deck space for observation ++ Elevator access (Decks 4, 5 and 6) DECK 4 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ++ Clinic with licensed Doctor Lifeboats: 6 ++ Wi-Fi in certain public areas (charges apply) MUD ROOM Life rafts: 8 ++ 24-hour tea and coffee available ++ Onboard laundry service (charges apply)

50 I For more information, please visit chimuadventures.com For more Information, please visit chimuadventures.com I 51 Inside the Ocean Endeavour

Recommended for its unrivalled sense of space, the From smaller single occupancy cabins (with no single Ocean Endeavour has plenty of open and airy communal supplement) to larger double suites, there’s plenty of CATEGORY 5/5A | TWIN & SINGLE WINDOW CATEGORY 6 | COMFORT areas that allow travellers to bask in the inimitable choice. All cabins also come with a private bathroom, a ++ Located on Deck 7 or 8 ++ Located on Deck 4 beauty of passing polar scenery. hairdryer, bathrobe(s), climate control, a TV, radio and ++ Two lower berths/twin or double beds ++ Two lower berths Housing ten different categories of cabins, the Ocean safe. ++ A private bathroom ++ One or two private bathrooms Endeavour appeals to clients of all ages and budgets. ++ Picture window ++ Separate seating area ++ Two portholes, unobstructed view

CATEGORY 1 | SINGLE INTERIOR CATEGORY 2 | TRIPLE INTERIOR CATEGORY 7 | SELECT CATEGORY 8 | SUPERIOR TWIN/DOUBLE ++ Located on Deck 5 ++ Located on the Deck 4 ++ Located on Decks 5 ++ Located on Decks 5 and 7 ++ Two lower berths ++ Three lower berths ++ Two lower berths ++ Two lower berths/twin or double beds ++ A private bathroom ++ One or two private bathrooms ++ One or two private bathrooms ++ A private bathroom ++ No porthole or window ++ No porthole or window ++ Separate seating area ++ Separate seating area ++ Large picture window ++ Large picture window

CATEGORY 3 | TWIN INTERIOR CATEGORY 4/4A | TWIN & SINGLE PORTHOLE CATEGORY 9 | JUNIOR SUITE CATEGORY 10 | OWNER’S SUITE ++ Located on Deck 4 ++ Located on the Deck 4 and 5 ++ Located on Decks 5 and 7 ++ Located on Deck 7 ++ Two lower berths ++ One/Two lower berth ++ One double bed ++ One double bed ++ A private bathroom ++ A private bathroom ++ A private bathroom, some have bath tubs ++ A private bathroom with a bath tub ++ No porthole or window ++ One porthole, unobstructed view ++ Separate seating area ++ Separate seating area ++ Large picture windows ++ Forward facing picture windows

52 I For more information, please visit chimuadventures.com For more Information, please visit chimuadventures.com I 53 OUTER DECKS THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR Located in various spots all around the ONE SHIP, MANY POSSIBILITIES. ship, with full circumference access on AURORA LOUNGE COMPASS CLUB Decks 7 and 8. Located on Deck 7, this is an Located on Deck 6 the MERIDIAN CLUB intimate space for film screenings, Compass Club is home to our Located on Deck 9, this lectures and travel talks and is Polar library. A quiet space to top-deck lounge offers also home to the bar and the Polar POLAR BOUTIQUE relax, with 24-hour coffee/ panoramic windows and an Boutique. Enjoy panoramic views If you forgot any essentials tea station and comfortable easy access to the outdoor from the large windows. or need a little souvenir seating. observation platform. It is from your voyage, the often used for yoga and Polar Boutique on Deck 6 stretching classes, tabletop in the Nautilus Lounge is POOL & JACUZZI games, and small-group OPEN BRIDGE POLICY our onboard gift shop. workshops. Located on Deck 6, 7 & 8, the Guests are welcome to meet the back or aft deck is where you navigating crew on the bridge; can enjoy a Polar BBQ lunch, there’s always something to learn take a swim in the pool or from the officers on watch and the relax in the jacuzzi (available bridge is one of the best places on subject to sea conditions). the ship for spotting whales and sea birds.

NAUTILUS LOUNGE ZODIAC LANDING AREAS Located on Deck 6, the Featuring 4 loading areas Nautilus Lounge hosts (2 on each side), this allows lectures and travel talks for quick embarkation. with enough seating for all A large fleet of 22 zodiacs passengers. A great place enables all guests to be off to relax, with access to the the ship at one time. outer deck. POLARIS RESTAURANT SAUNA & DAY SPA MUDROOM Located on Deck 6, the Polaris Restaurant is an GYM Located on Deck 4, Located on Deck 8, the men’s open-seating dining room Located on Deck 8, and women’s saunas provide our heated expedition preparation room has featuring large windows for guests can enjoy a ample space to warm up with you to enjoy the passing variety of health and views to the icy waters of the personal storage for all guests. Rubber boots and life wildlife while you can indulge wellness amenities such Polar Regions. in our Chef-prepared meals. as gym and spa. jackets are available here and wet gear may be stored as needed. 54 I For more information, please visit chimuadventures.com For more Information, please visit chimuadventures.com I 55 From Head to Toe OUR PROVIDED EXPEDITION GEAR

Staying warm and dry during your voyage is vital. Our expedition gear has been carefully selected and has all the important features to ensure maximum enjoyment on your Antarctic adventure.

You will receive a quality-manufactured Polar parka, included with every voyage you take with us. Our Expedition Jacket, meticulously designed by our expert team based on many years of experience in harsh Expedition environments, is two-fold: ++ a robust outer layer engineered to defy even the toughest polar weather conditions, provided to you on loan Packing is often the least popular aspect of any holiday – put packing ++ and a lightweight insulated inner layer. Designed to be worn under your outer layer during off-ship for the Polar regions can be particularly daunting. It is one of the most excursions but also a great outer layer for your time on board the ship, yours to take home at the end of extreme environments you are ever likely to find yourself in, soEssentials staying your journey as a reminder of your epic adventure to the White Continent! warm and dry is vital when the weather is so changeable. But don’t worry, we have you covered.

Dressing for shore landings: A full packing list will be provided that offers detailed information on EXPEDITION PARKA what to pack to help you prepare for your Antarctic voyage. Please ask your booking agent. ON LOAN

A water repellent coating on the outer layer helps to move moisture away from the body, making this a breathable and light jacket. With high-vis elements, large pockets for easy accessibility and watertight seals, this is the perfect parka to keep you warm and dry on ship-to-shore zodiac excursions in all kinds of weather.

Polarized sunglasses Warm Headwear

Scarf or gaiter INSULATED INNER JACKET YOURS TO KEEP

Made out of 100% recycled synthetic fibers, our vegan 600 fill insulated puffer jacket will keep you warm even on the wildest days of the Warm waterproof expedition. With a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish – which gloves encourages water to bead off the fabric’s surface, the jacket was produced using sustainable chemistry with minimal impact on people and the environment. A great memento to take home at the end of your voyage to remember GOLDEN RULES your incredible Antarctic adventure! Expedition Parka Rule #1 Layers, layers, layers (provided) Rule #2 Wear breathables (Wool, not cotton) Mid layers Rule #3 Waterproof, not water repellent Rule #4 Protect your extremities! Rule #5 Remember the SPF MUCK BOOTS ON LOAN

Thermal base layer We will provide black Muck rubber boots for the entire duration of the voyage. They are specifically engineered to deliver grip and performance on snow and ice while keeping your feet warm and dry. Waterproof Muck boots (provided) More information about all expedition gear including sizing options, as well as a full packing list will be provided to you on confirmation of your Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition. Waterproof pants Warm socks

56 I For more information, please visit chimuadventures.com For more Information, please visit chimuadventures.com I 57 “If Antarctica were music it would be Mozart. Art, and it would be Michelangelo. Literature, and it would be Shakespeare. And yet it is something even greater; the only place on earth that is still as it should be. May we never tame it.”

- ANDREW DENTON

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